I am not the first to fall for Café les Deux Gares; it’s already been lauded by far mightier pens than mine. But thanks to the friendly staff, cozy dining room, and view over the train tracks of Gare de l’Est (I promise, it’s dreamier than it sounds), it may well have secured its spot as my new local.
Category: Favorite Paris Spots
Galanga is a Fine Dining Gem Steps from the Champs Elysées Offering Surprises at Every Turn
The 8th is not usually my favorite neighborhood in Paris in which to eat, but the fine dining chops of Chef Thomas Danigo, whose Galanga is located within the luxe boutique hotel Monsieur Georges, has me changing my tune.
The Food is Fine and the Atmosphere Lovely at Vins des Pyrénées
It is with absolutely zero sideeye that I say that Vins des Pyrénées is the sort of place first-timers to Paris would adore.
Rubbing Shoulders with Hemingway’s Ghost at Polidor
A classic bistro worth its salt.
Au Bougnat Offers Authenticity and Heart Near Notre Dame
If you’re near Notre Dame and are looking for a bistro-style spot with friendly service, a cozy dining room, pretty good food, and a lot of heart… this is the one I’d send you to.
Il Carpaccio Offers Italian Flavors with Innovative Touches
This Michelin-starred Italian restaurant never sacrifices heart for luxury, more than fulfilling the chefs’ stated mission of “complexity presented in simplicity.”
Carl Marletti is a Master of Many Pastry Forms
Carl Marletti has a host of stalwarts in addition to a handful of seasonal creations in his jewel-like Latin Quarter shop, and with a range this wide, it’ll be a long time before I’ve run out of things to taste.
Mamagoto Is A Franco-Japanese Fusion Spot Worth a Return Trip
Self-styled as a “Franco-Japanese cantine,” the latter word a common reference to a local’s spot, the sort of restaurant where you can stop in and grab a bite and feel like a regular, Mamagoto has been on my list of spots to try for quite some time.
Chefs à Table Is My New Happy Place
It’s no secret that appetizers often outshine mains in terms of creativity and innovation, but here, the opposite is true, for as lovely as the starters were, the mains blew me away.
Ippudo Ramen is “The Most Famous Tonkatsu Ramen Shop” in Japan – and I’ve Got One Down the Block
Ippudo is a Japanese chain boasting a few outposts in Paris. The menu is pleasantly short, featuring thrree donburi bowls and three types of ramen – shoyu, veggie, and tonkatsu – each of which can be dressed up as “tamago” (with egg) or “special (with even more toppings) for just a few extra euro.